Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 289-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG
S/-//-
Translation:
Herculi Invicto Duorum Augustorum.
To the undefeated Hercules of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to a decrease in its value and an increase in inflation. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring Hercules was meant to convey the idea of strength and invincibility.
